Texas cattleman bets 82 million to spur legal racing
W T Waggoner and his sons place an 82 million wager hoping horse racing will thrive in Texas where betting is illegal. A vast Arlington operation includes a 3000 acre track between Fort Worth and Dallas with plans for a premier fall event. He stresses racing without sponsored wagering.
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Fort Worth
Texas
W. T. Waggoner
Guy
Paul
United States
Arlington
Dallas
Waggoner
Dan Waggoner
Wise County
Tom Waggoner
Panhandle
Waggoners
North
Ft. Worth
Big Waggoner Farm
Tunney Muldoon luncheon shapes boxing minds
In a Prince ton club gathering Gene Tunney and William Muldoon shared views on boxing education and the mind over matter. Tommy Loughran listened as Tunney’s world champ status and stylistic lineage influenced the next generation, including Loughran himself and lightweight sensation Al Singer patterning after Benny Leonard.
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Princeton
Gene Tunney
William Muldoon
Muldoon
Graybeard
John L. Sullivan
Tunney
Tommy Loughran
Loughran
Tommy
Dempsey
Sullivan
Corbett
al Singer
Benny Leonard
Kid Chocolate Versus Al Singer Bout Draws Big Gate
Two boxing hopefuls Kid Chocolate and Al Singer expected to draw about $200 000 in receipts for a 12 round bout at the Polo Grounds on Thursday night. Chocolate undefeated in the United States, Singer rebounded after a knockout to Routis and shows strong form. Other undercard bouts listed across major cities with various contenders and weights.
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Kid Chocolate
al Singer
New York
Fisth
Polo Grounds
Chocolate
Joe Scalfaro
Singer
Ignacio Fernandez
Andre Routis
Jack Kidberg
England
Soug Meyers
Chicago
Bushy Graham
Utica
N. Y
Vidal Gergorio
Spain
Philadelphia
Benny Schwartz
Benny Tressito
Newark
N. J
Mills Stadium
Tuffy Griffith
Sioux City
Big Boy Peterson
New Orleans
Johnny Datto
Cleveland
Routis
Brooklyn
Dexter Park
Sammy Dorfman
Augie Pisano
Los Angeles
James J. Braddock
Jersey City
Yale Okun
Cincinnati
Mike O'Dowd
Columbus
Freddy Miller
Fort Hamilton
Arthur Dekuh
Italy
Jack Herman
San Diego
Santiago Zorrilla
Raymond Montoya
San Dergo
Feather
Bows and Arrows Use on Andros Island Bahamas
Natives on Andros Island Bahamas practice bow and arrow fishing and hunt antiquities in island caves. Ancient pottery and relics contribute to the area being ideal for antiquarian exploration and research.
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Andros Islands
Bahama
New Stockings Care Tip In Washing
From the first wash a small amount of mild dye added to rinse water can help stockings look new longer and preserve color.
Over 22 Million Cars Road Traffic Figure Cited
A statistic notes more than 22 million motor cars are operating on American roads and streets. The figure highlights the scale of automobile use across the United States.
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America
Hornsby Seen As Team Player Despite Rumors Of Temperament
Chicago Cubs manager Joe McCarthy dispels the notion that Rogers Hornsby is difficult to handle. He praises Hornsby as a tireless worker who stays in top shape, follows his own training, and avoids drinking or smoking.
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Rogers Hornsby
Joe McCarthy
Chicago Cubs
Rogers
Hornsby
Joe
Rog
Louis Fuestel
Big Red
Pirates
Cubs
Yanks
William Wrigley
Herr Frisch
Frederick Lindstrom
Paris Parade of Shoulder Length Gloves in Formalwear
In Paris women embrace shoulder length gloves for formal events. Black suede replaces off-white suede with black gowns. Suede is favored over kid for this season’s accessories.
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Paris
Pompey Installed Water Clocks in Courts to Stop Babbling
A Roman practice from about 2000 years ago saw Pompey order water clocks in courts to curb lengthy lawyer speeches. The measure aimed to keep proceedings concise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompey
Johnny Jones Traded To Henderson For Diehl
Johnny Jones, left fielder for the Pointer club, was traded to Henderson for Lefty Diehl as announced by Manager Dan Boone. Diehl, a left handed hitter, will join High Point today. Jones has slumped recently though remains a steady hitter while fielding has declined. Guy Morton arrives from Mobile and is expected to pitch for High Point at Willis Park today or tomorrow. Morton previously pitched for Cleveland.
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Johnny Jones
Henderson
Diehl
Dan Boone
Jones
Guy Morton
High Point
Mobile
Willis Park
Morton
Delegates Named To Prison Meeting In North Carolina
Governor Gardner named Raleigh delegates to the 58th annual American Prison Association congress in Toronto September 20 to 26. The list includes George Ross Pou J A Norman H H Honeycutt James G Hanes L F Abernethy Ben B Everett and others from Raleigh Winston-Salem Hickory Palmyra Kinston Murfreesboro Mount Airy Charlotte Elkin Oxford Jackson Wake Forest Chapel Hill Durham Greensboro Wilmington and Windsor.
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Raleigh
QO. Max Gardner
North Carolina
American Prison Association
Toronto
Canada
George Ross Pou
J. A. Norman
H. H. Honeycutt
James G. Hanes
Winston-Salem
L. F. Abernethy
Hickory
Ben B. Everett
Palmyra
W. O. LaRoque
Kinston
D. Collins Barnes
Murfreesboro
A. E. Smith
Mount Airy
Edwin B. Bridges
Charlotte
Richard M. Chatham
Elkin
John M. Brewer
Wake Forest
A. A. Parham
Oxford
Henry K. Burgwyn
Jackson
A. E. White
Frank W. Orr
H. W. Crane
Chapel Hill
John F. Harward
Durham
Relic to be moved from Shannon island oratory
The sixth century St. Lua's oratory on Friars' Island in the River Shannon will be relocated due to the Shannon electricity development scheme. The ancient shrine would be submerged if left in place.
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Shannon
Dublin
Ireland
St. Lua’s Oratory
Friars’ Island
Free State
Cleaning painted walls this fall with soap and baking soda
A fall cleaning tip suggests washing painted walls with heavy suds of mild white soap and hot water plus a little baking soda. Using a sponge, dirt comes off without removing paint.
Auto cuts gas supply in Walnut Hills crash
In Jackson Ohio a car crash severed a gas line, leaving Walnut Hills without gas for nearly a day. Kenneth Exline, driving a new car, struck a concrete bridge while on a fire route, wrecking his vehicle and disrupting the local gas supply.
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Jackson
Ohio
Walnut Hill
Kenneth Exline
Exline
Walnut Hills
Exhibition of powdered seals liver in London show
Powdered seals liver recently exhibited in London is noted for use in treating heart trouble and anaemia. The display highlights traditional remedies amid medical discussions.
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London
Sports of the Week Review Highlights Across Disciplines
The roundup covers Wills’s sixth national singles title over Watson with Mitchell also winning doubles, Lott losing in Newport finals, L R Lott and Doeg taking doubles, Van Ryn and Allison leading doubles seed, George Jennings defending Chicago public park title, Pare losing to Burwell in Kentucky, Tommy Armour winning Western Open, Held defeating White for Canadian amateur, Bobby Jones top seed in emotional amateur rankings, Eitel breaking Hawthorne mile record, Jim Dandy prevailing in Grand Union Hotel Stakes, Wennstroom tying high hurdles record, Germans beating English in a postwar dual, and Babe Ruth leading majors with 35th homer in St Louis.
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Forest Hills
Helen Wills
Phoebe Watson
Jack DeLara
Los Angeles
Louisville
Emmet Pare
Chicago
Teddy Burwell
Kentucky
Milwaukee
Tommy Armour
Horton Smith
Jasper Park
Alberta
Eddie Held
Gardiner White
New York
Bobby Jones
Karl Eitel
Hawthorne
Saratoga
Jim Dandy
Stockholm
A. Wennstroom
London
Prison Made Auto Tags Distributed in North Carolina
Prison made automobile licenses for 1947 are being distributed to branch revenue offices in Rocky Mount Goldsboro and Asheville. Plates are produced at the state prison at about 9000 daily and shipments continue as fast as plates become available.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Department of Revenue
Rocky Mount
Goldsboro
Asheville
Major League Leaders Facts and Figures
A compact list of top 191 batters and pitchers across the National and American leagues. Notable leaders include Hobbs Hornsby and Ott in runs and RBIs, O'Doul and Terry in hits, Kliein and Wilson in home runs, and Bush and Grove leading pitching wins.
Bottle Opener Prevents Milk Spill Risks
A compact device with sharp points keeps milk from spilling during open. It is described as inexpensive and calming, reducing mess. The item is framed as a practical kitchen aid for milk containers.
Picnic First Aid Tips for Family Outings
Advice on packing a small first-aid kit for picnics including disinfectant gauze and common remedies from the medicine shelf to address children's needs during outings.
Free Rheumatism and Pellagra Help Offer in Arkansas
An advertisement by L. M. Gross of Little Rock Arkansas seeks individuals suffering rheumatism or pellagra to receive free self treatment guidance at home. It includes a box number 17 for responses and is labeled Nut Sed.
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Eas Eat
Big Oil Man
Alan J.gould
New York City
San Francisco
Younie Corbett
Fresno
Bucky Lawless
Syracuse
Hollywood
Fidel LaBarba
Jackie Mindell
Molla B. Mallory
Long Island
Foxy Bhann
FT. Wayne, Ind
St. Louis
Babe Ruth
Pocketbook
Major League
Herman
Robins
Ott
Giants
O’doul
Phillies
Terry
Frederick
Robing
L. Waner
Kliein
Wilson
Cuyler
Bush
Foxx
Athletics
Gehringer
Tigers
Simmons
Manush
Browns
Miller
Ruth
Grove
L. M. Gross
Little Rock, Ark
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